SETS Synonyms: 448 Similar and Opposite Words

sets 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of set

as in spawns

to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop the hen set for days

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as in chooses

to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority set a date for the wedding

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as in values

to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding fire losses were set at a million dollars

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as in sits

chiefly dialect to rest on the buttocks or haunches come over and set for a spell

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as in aims

to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal determined to see the West, she set her car towards the sun and drove off

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as in decides

to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of finally set some plans for the luncheon

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as in secures

to put securely in place or in a desired position had the jeweler set the diamond again

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as in gels

to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly the gelatin is just starting to set now

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as in puts

to arrange something in a certain spot or position set a book on the table

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as in freezes

to become physically firm or solid the concrete must set completely before anyone can walk on it

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sets

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noun

plural of set

as in factions

a group of people acting together within a larger group the younger set is less likely to volunteer for the church's annual rummage sale

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as in packs

a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially they rarely associate with anyone outside their social set

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as in clusters

a number of things considered as a unit a set of tools

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as in types

one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic the next set of job applicants had far more education and practical experience

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as in decors

the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production built sets for the play

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Recent Examples of sets

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Once a site manager sets the initial plan, the software takes over the digging work. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 Against this microcosm of the class war Lee sets the emergence of artificial intelligence, which threatens to further destabilize labor across a range of industries — including his own. — Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 As the sun sets, head to one of the incredible restaurants onsite, including The Merchant Room, from two-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Gavin Kaysen. — Megan Dubois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 The report sets the 30-year net present value of owning a stadium between $211 million and $637 million. — Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 When an 80-year-old man sets a film at a college in 2026, there might be reason to worry. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026 In the final moments of the game, Chad scores the game-winning touchdown, but a penalty sets them back with just two seconds left on the clock. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 Viking caters primarily to affluent, older travelers and offers an extensive portfolio of river cruises, which sets it apart from more mass-market competitors. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 Each year, the agency sets a dollar amount of earnings required to earn one credit. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026

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The foul sparked an angry reaction from Bouwman’s Ajax team-mates, as Van Bommel, the son of Dutch great Marc van Bommel, raised his hands in apology, and a mass brawl between the two sets of players ensued. — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 The course has four sets of tees and a 10,000-square-foot practice area. — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026 The Aces went on to score four of the final points, including the final three, to claim the title in straight sets over the Palm Beach Passion. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Forty-something Williams sisters Serena and Venus lost in first round of doubles but thrilled the crowd, going three sets -- the last two in long tiebreakers. — Greg Cote september 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026 Crump was flanked by three sets of grieving Black families who have all lost their sons in recent months. — Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 In addition, each figure comes with extra sets of hands and accessories related to each of the characters. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Adebo could see some action against three-receiver sets regardless, depending on what Harbaugh settles with at the slot corner spot. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 As a result, the concert featured no acoustic sets, no power ballads, no reason for anybody to sit down. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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Molluscum is caused by a virus and spawns the pimple-like bumps.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Aug. 2026
But the software wrapped around it reinserts the objective on every turn, stores progress to a file, spawns subagents, retries on failure, and keeps going until a verifier says the task is done.

— Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of spawns

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If the prosecution chooses not to retry the case, Clancy would be returned to the psychiatric facility until the Plymouth County District Attorney decides to drop the charges, at which point she would be released, Hershon said.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
It's shaped by moments when a leader chooses the enterprise over the function, treats people with respect under pressure and creates confidence amid uncertainty.

— Bala Sathyanarayanan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of chooses

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Hurzeler values 36-year-old Steele’s dressing room input, which is even more relevant now after a summer cull of the core group of experienced professionals.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The binding agreement with Alpha Wave Global, Premji Invest, Temasek and BlackRock managed funds values Adani Airport Holdings at about $18 billion on a pre-money basis, according to the company statement.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of values

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Motorsport meets nuclear engineering Power conversion sits between the reactor and the electrical grid.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
In the next scene, Musk sits at a roundtable with his army of early 20s DOGE staffers, looking on proudly alongside Fox News’ Jesse Watters.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of sits

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The initiative aims to bring positivity and hope to children battling critical illnesses.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
The free meals program aims to combat malnutrition and reduce childhood stunting by providing meals to nearly 90 million students, toddlers and pregnant women.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of aims

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If the prosecution decides to retry the case, a new jury would be selected, and the case would proceed to a new trial with a different jury.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
The Tate brothers remain in jail in the US while a judge decides on the request for their extradition to Britain, where they are wanted on rape charges.

— Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of decides

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By filling the internal voids, PDAI secures the pathways that electrical charges use to move through the crystal.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Melania established Fostering the Future — an initiative that secures scholarship opportunities at colleges and universities across the nation for former foster youth — in 2021.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of secures

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Every autumn, as the bay freezes, hundreds of these bears gather around it before heading out across the ice, and thousands of tourists come to see them.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
In winter, the lake freezes over, with skating, snowshoeing, and skiing all nearby.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026